Walker and Dunlap has hired John Gilmore as SVP and managing director in its multifamily finance group. He is focused on the affordable multifamily space and has extensive experience sourcing loans for execution through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Gilmore will drive multifamily loan origination growth in one of the most important rental housing markets in the country.

"John has over a decade of experience managing dynamic real estate portfolios and developing new client opportunities," said Walker and Dunlop Executive Vice President, Don King. "He has played a number of critical roles in the affordable rental housing space and will add tremendous value to our already great lineup of multifamily bankers and brokers. "

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Prior to joining Walker and Dunlop, Gilmore was a VP and senior relationship manager in the Community Development and Investment group within KeyBank Real Estate Capital. While at KeyBank, he was a member of the management team that expanded the bank's affordable housing activity to all 50 states. In this position he originated almost $1 billion of new mortgage debt. Mr. Gilmore is also very experienced in complex deal structures including structured credit facilities, tax-exempt bonds, and federal and state tax credits.